Privacy & Security Law

With the evolution of the Internet has come increased accessibility to consumers’ personal information, as well as a groundswell of laws governing data privacy and security. As a result, the protection of customer and employee data is now an integral part of every company’s compliance program.

Seyfarth’s intellectual property attorneys work with clients to proactively avoid security breaches that could lead to costly litigation, fines, audits, and an immeasurable loss of consumer trust. Our attorneys help design and implement global strategies to collect, use, and protect personal information. We can also conduct privacy and data transfer audits and establish internal company policies, procedures, and training programs designed to maintain the security of this information. We monitor compliance with privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and counsel on international data compliance programs.

If a security breach occurs, we are prepared to investigate the incident and advise clients on how to best communicate the breach in accordance with the applicable state security breach notification laws. We also defend Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations and enforcement actions; prosecute and defend actions involving idea defamation, misappropriation, disparagement, and “spoofing” on Web sites; and litigate matters involving hacking into computer networks and e-mail systems.